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Who we are?

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a German federal enterprise offering workable, sustainable, and effective solutions in political, economic, and social change processes.

Most of our work is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). However, GIZ also operates on behalf of other German ministries and public and private bodies in Germany and abroad.

GIZ operates throughout Germany and in more than 130 countries worldwide. We have about 17,000 staff members around the globe, some 70% of whom are employed locally as national personnel.

GIZ was active in Liberia from 1974 until the outbreak of civil war in 1989. In 2010, GIZ reopened a regional office for Sierra Leone and Liberia in Monrovia and is supporting sustainable economic development through various projects.

For GIZ Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Project – The PPP Fund for Fragile States West Africa seek applications from suitable national candidates for

Position: Finance & Administration Specialist

Location: Monrovia

Contract Period: 15 months

Supervision & Report to: Technical Advisor

Disciplinary Supervision: Head of Project

Responsibilities

GIZ is seeking to hire a Finance & Administration Specialistto provide support for two partnerships with the GIZ PPP Fund Project. The role will handle clerical work, monitoring, financial, and administrative partner assessments as well as assist with fast-tracking procurement and financial payments in cooperation with the GIZ Country Office. The Finance & Administration Specialist will oversee financial and administrative management aspects of the GIZ PPP Fund Project in compliance with GIZ regulations as directed by the Finance Team at the GIZ Country Office.

Tasks

• Ensure GIZ PPP Fund Project partner’s quality financial reporting
• Provide support for processing accounts payable and invoices
• Participation in financial planning, budget monitoring, and calculations
• Responsible for the appropriate filing of documents regular scanning and filing of financial documents and maintenance of the financial filing system
• Supporting project staff in financial and commercial matters, cooperating with the regional offices and headquarters on all relevant financial and procurement issues
• Quality check of procurement processes about commercial rules
• Verify vendor invoices and other legal documents before processing payment
• In coordination with the GIZ Country Office procurement team, manage the project operational trackers including inventory, maintenance, and vendor lists
• Ensure effective functioning of the office space
• Deal with any other tasks as may be required or assigned by the Technical Advisor and Head of Project

Required qualifications, competencies, and experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business Administration, finance, and accounting or another relevant field
• Minimum of three years of operations and/or administration experience
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple demands, prioritize, and produce high-quality work under pressure
• Commitment to accuracy in all tasks and attention to detail and follow-up are essential
• Demonstrated experience of successful teamwork and Effective communications and interpersonal skills
• Displays respect for diversity and culture, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age sensitivity
• Professional fluency in English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools is required

Other knowledge, additional competences

• Analytical, research, and report writing skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter and CV to recruitment-liberia@giz.de by September 30th, 2022.

Applications will be reviewed when received. Early applications are strongly encouraged. Kindly mention “Finance & Administration Specialist/ PPP” in Email Subject line otherwise it may be rejected.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.